Tender

Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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19 Aug 2022 at 09:58

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11 Aug 2022 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has issued a tender for the provision of External Audit Services. The contract falls under the services category with tender ID "IT-79-276-23-01". The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), and the deadline for submissions is 22nd September 2022. The contract period is from 2nd January 2023 to 31st December 2026, and the University is located in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide audit services for the University of Cumbria is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in accounting services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University aims to ensure its financial statements adhere to regulatory requirements and seeks qualified firms to offer independent audit opinions. Participation in this tender can support business growth and establish valuable partnerships in the auditing industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced firms to provide external audit services as required by law and regulation. This will include, as set out in the Office for Student's Audit Code of Practice, the provision of an opinion to the University Board on whether the University's financial statements provide a true and fair view of the financial results of the year and whether funds have been applied for the intended purposes. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ba1bff8-8da6-4edb-8aac-096c116fb56a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6964025-dc13-4395-a6c7-fa477c9da694
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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